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AUGUST 4, 2011

the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. These include: Combustion Technology Development for a High Compression Ratio SI Engine, JSAE Paper# 20119380. Click to enlarge. air-to-fuel ratio.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox.

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JULY 4, 2010

UK-based Aeristech Ltd, recently secured £500,000 (US$760,000) with help from Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), to further the development of its Hybrid Turbocharger Technology (HTT), a electromechanical turbocharging system designed to provide superior transient response—i.e., The separate components are connected electrically.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing. Downsizing the engine in this instance halves the number of cylinders from four to two. Rüegg / ETH Zurich.

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MARCH 4, 2009

Fiat Group and Fiat Powertrain Technology introduced their new air management technology Multiair at the Geneva Motor Show. Applied to a turbocharged, downsized engine, MultiAir can contribute to up to a 25% reduction in fuel consumption over conventional naturally aspirated engines with the same performance, according to Fiat.

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MAY 6, 2013

Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves.

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MAY 25, 2009

Produced by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) and coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, the 1.8 Di Turbo Jet E5 drive torque is comparable to the one of an aspirated V6 engine which is almost twice its displacement, according to Fiat, but with significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. Fiat has launched a new 1.8-liter,

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JANUARY 11, 2010

“People downsize cars, not expectations. Customers are increasingly making decisions to downsize driven by lifestyle and fuel economy. We’ve learned that when customers downsize, they still want the amenities they’ve become used to in larger vehicles.” Core engine technologies.

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JUNE 16, 2015

Also included as standard is a Stop-Start system plus battery regeneration mode (BlueMotion Technology / BMT). TSI BlueMotion Technology develops peak power output of 110 kW / 150 PS from an engine displacement of 1,395 cc, available between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm. In the large Sharan the downsized engine consumes on average 6.4

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JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

The technology can be applied to smaller displacements, MCE-5 notes. A 2010 version of the MCE-5 VCRi engine will be equipped with GDI, optimized combustion chambers as well as the advanced management of engine temperature, of the cylinder head, pistons and exhaust manifold. The four-cylinder 1.5L Fuel consumption on the NEDC is 6.7

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APRIL 4, 2012

It now includes variable valve timing on both exhaust and intake camshafts, and the new intake system opens the valves at a higher rpm to help keep the torque curve flat. Featuring technology such as a new thermoplastic resin intake manifold, this engine simultaneously produced more power despite being lighter.

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

VC-Turbo technology combines the power of a high-performance 2.0-liter Transforming on demand, Infiniti’s VC-Turbo technology uses an advanced multi-link system to raise or to lower the reach of the pistons, detecting the car’s driving condition and driver inputs, and instantly selecting the most suitable compression ratio. Technology.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Augmenting its existing LC Super Hybrid program ( earlier post ), which deploys a downsized gasoline-electric powertrain, ALABC is working on advanced diesel-electric applications in development programs being undertaken with car makers including Ford and Kia. Click to enlarge. These compact electrical machines can be rated up to 12.5

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APRIL 14, 2011

William Attard and his colleagues note in their paper that these results would exceed the drive cycle fuel economy improvement achieved with other low temperature combustion technologies such as HCCI in the same engine platform, as there is no requirement to switch back to conventional spark ignition combustion at high and low loads.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. In developing the proposed preferred alternative for the rulemaking, NHTSA also projected technology penetration and associated costs for the vehicle fleet. Technologies. Data: Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Technologies combined in this package are all synergistic and provide a route to the efficient use of alternative fuels, accelerating the displacement of fossil fuels. The automotive industry, including Lotus Engineering, has quite rightly advocated engine downsizing for four-stroke engines. Displacement. Compression ratio.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. The two turbochargers are connected in series, and each has a turbine and a compressor driven by this turbine. BlueTEC diesel units. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

The power consumption of mobile electronic devices, including mobile phones, has greatly increased with added functionality, including TV reception and Internet connectivity. As a result, battery exhaustion has become a concern. It runs on mix of methanol and ambient oxygen. It runs on mix of methanol and ambient oxygen.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Enabling technologies include high-pressure direct fuel injection; an ultra-compact turbocharging system; continuously variable valve timing; and a lightweight aluminum construction with a cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold. liter class which are engineered to meet customer demand for strong, downsized engine performance.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

At the same time, it offers access to new technologies. In the familiar gasoline engines of the previous EA111 series, the (‘hot’) exhaust side was at the front, and the engines were mounted with a forward tilt. The advantage is that the exhaust line, driveshafts and gearbox mounting position can be standardized.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

A maximum race fuel allowance of 100 kg per race, coupled with a maximum fuel flow rate of 100 kg/hour, focused development efforts on delivering performance with a set of new technologies that achieve the efficiency gain of more than 30%. A sole single-stage compressor and single-stage exhaust turbine are used for pressure charging.

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. Some of these, like the need for more efficient use of the current electric grid have not been addressed by other technologies.

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